Facebook investors like this news: Profits send stock toward new record

San Francisco — Facebook on Wednesday reported profit that more than doubled in its second quarter, and topped analysts' expectations. The company's shares climbed nearly 4 percent in extended trading after the results came out, signaling that they could hit a record high when the stock market opens on Thursday. Investors who bought -- and held on to -- Facebook stock during the company's initial public offering two years ago are now close to doubling their money....